The Observer view on the proposed Ukraine deal: Kyiv’s allies must not fall into Putin’s trap | Observer editorial
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Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:30:01 +0200
While Donald Trump has no plan beyond halting the gunfire, Russias leader does.
Peace at any price is no peace at allA halt to the killing in Ukraine is a highly desirable aim.
A permanent end to the war would be a truly wonderful achievement.
Who would not welcome an agreement that stopped Russias daily slaughter of civilians and its destruction of Ukraines cities, and which allowed millions of displaced people to return home But peace at any price is no peace at all, as history shows and we have repeatedly argued here.
In his untutored haste, Donald Trump risks rushing into a bad deal with Vladimir Putin that could set the stage for renewed conflict in Ukraine and other vulnerable countries bordering Russia and for an overall weakening of Europes security.The initial 30day truce under discussion by US and Russian officials reportedly entails a complete halt to fighting and temporary freezing of the frontlines in eastern Ukraine.
It provides for the exchange of prisoners of war, release of civilian detainees and return from Russia of abducted Ukrainian children.
The truce could be extended.
But Russias president is adamant that, before it even begins, many complex, longerterm issues must be addressed, including the most fundamental Ukraines future as an independent, sovereign state.
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